NBC Meet the Press Sal Khan says A.I. can help teachers create ‘an exceptional classroom’: Full interview
Jul 6, 2025
Sal Khan, the visionary founder of Khan Academy, shares his insights on how AI can transform education. He discusses the potential of artificial intelligence to empower teachers and personalize learning, making classrooms more effective. Khan highlights the evolution of personalized education and the importance of global partnerships in improving educational outcomes. He also addresses concerns about AI’s misuse while emphasizing its role in enhancing student engagement and maintaining essential human connections in learning environments.
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Transformative Learner Stories
- Sal Khan shared stories of learners whose lives changed thanks to Khan Academy, including a woman who used it under Taliban rule and later attended MIT.
- Another learner was a man who studied in prison using Khan Academy and later transferred to Stanford as a junior.
Personalized Education Historically Ideal
- Personalized education resembles Aristotle tutoring Alexander the Great, which was the gold standard for most of history.
- Mass education forced compromise by grouping students together, causing many to fall behind without individual support.
AI as Teaching Assistant
- AI should support teachers by reducing administrative burdens and helping monitor student progress.
- Teachers remain in charge, with AI acting like extra graduate student helpers in the classroom.
